Kenya: Regional HR Operations ManagerNairobi, Kenya

The role of the Regional Human Resource Operations Manager (RHROPM) is to provide core support in the region to manage key people risk elements, meet core CoC standards and embed a values based culturein enabling optimal workplace safeguarding and performance improvementwithin the region***.*** Working with the RHRODBP and regional leadership, the role will contribute to delivering appropriate people solutions in line with global HROD standards and strategies, including case management and follow-through on workplace safeguarding in the region, policy development, review and implementation processes and utilization of the HRIS to deliver optimal HR metrics for the region. The RHROPM will provide HR capacity to countries as needed and support CO capacity building in the HROD function with relation to these key areas.

Dimensions of the Role

Support the improved cohesion in the adoption of global HR policies by countries as well as in the development, review and adoption of relevant people policies that bring gender equality and inclusion to life, across the region.

Support management of workplace safe guarding and CoC cases as needed in the region.

Responsible for improving the utilisation of HRIS in the region leading to useful HR metrics that support decision making in the region.

Support HR capacity building at CO level.

Improve support in Emergency HR support in the region and can be deployed to countries when needed.

Accountabilities

Ensure that all HUMAN RESOURCE policies, procedures and practice in the region are gender transformative and responsive of local needs while reaching the ambitions of Plan global standards

Coordinate the regional effort towards gender transformative policies for Plan International staff in the region working with the countries to establish their needs and the RHRODBP to develop relevant policies that are in line with global Plan International standards.

Champion the development and adoption of RESA regional HR&OD policies and procedures Manual Template that brings Plan International HR global policies together for smooth adoption and customization by countries.

Work with countries to cascade and socialise new global policies affecting both international and national staff teams.

Key contact for workplace safeguarding for the region with regards to ensuring CoC standards are followed as relates to employee behaviour:

Support countries in the region on case management including advisory on investigations and any ensuing actions with regards to employee relations, CoC and workplace safeguarding; offering technical support as needed.

Compiles on-going progress on open cases for monthly global reporting.

Provide support for the regional office HUMAN RESOURCE Operational excellence

Provide coordination support in key senior recruitments in collaboration with global talent acquisition team or the PIK HRBP team to ensure that the RD and DSRS have adequate HR business partnering support in the interview coordination for candidates and the panel as well as the interview tools

Provides RH HR services liaison for all staff with the PIK HRBP team under the shared services offering to ensure optimal on-boarding and exit support is availed.

Acts as focal point coordinator on specific initiatives for the regional hub with regards to team-building, employee engagement, gender equality and inclusion, and child-safeguarding in collaboration with the PIK HRBP team in line with shared services offering.

Acts as a deployable resource to countries as needed for the function on Human Resource Management as well as providing support to global team as needed on emergency HR for the region.

Provide support for the utilisation of the HRIS in the region that enable optimal HR Metrics and efficiencies in people management processes

Support the full utilisation of HRIS across the region and produce regional HR analytics requirements in order to inform on HR performance metrics operationally and strategically driven.

Maintains optimal levels of capacity for HRIS usage across the region and lead in ensuring the HRIS administrators in COs have access and are well trained in key tasks of :

Organization structure management

Reporting

Employee data capture

Works with global project leads and country IT managers to ensure availability of training resources and easy access and supports the CHRMs in ensuring smooth roll out of new HRIS and modules.

Trouble shoots on-going system problems and technical issues, links teams to appropriate support team and follows up to ensure solution is reached.

Support the analysis of the regional HR KPIs and follow through support to countries on emerging issues.

Provide custom reports from the region that may be requested from time to time for global HR Operations needs.

Ensures that Plan International s global policies for Child Protection (CPP) and Gender Equality and Inclusion (GEI) are fully embedded in accordance with the principles and requirements of the policy including relevant Implementation Standards and Guidelines as applicable to their area of responsibility. This includes, but is not limited to, ensuring staff and associates are aware of and understand their responsibilities under these policies and Plan International s Code of Conduct (CoC), their relevance to their area of work, and that concerns are reported and managed in accordance with the appropriate procedures.

Key relationships

Working contacts inside and outside the organization; include the purpose and level (high, medium, low) of the contact;

Knowledge, Skills, and Experience Required to Achieve Role s Objectives:

Educational Qualification and Experience.

A minimum of University degree in Human Resources, Management, Psychology, Business Management and Administration, Organization Development or other related field.Master s degree in same field is desirable. Three years proven and relevant work experience for Master s degree holders or Five years experience for Bachelor holders, out of which five years are in senior position for a role with regional level remit or responsibilities that span across more than country.Demonstrable experience of labour relations and workplace safeguarding as well as general HR policy development.Experience of working with a global HRIS system and able to identify and communicate key HUMAN RESOURCE analytical dataSolid background in Human Resources Management/Senior HRBP role in culturally diverse contexts, preferably experience in working for an international organisation or NGO .

Skills Specific to the Post

Strong interpersonal skills, Problem solving/solutions focusedLeading with purpose and credibilityPersonal adaptability/flexibility Innovation and taking initiativeHUMAN RESOURCE service delivery comprehension Strong planning and organizing / time management skills and ability to juggle a heavy workload and meet tight deadlinesInfluencing and negotiation skillsHigh level of integrity.Excellent communication skills - fluency in written and spoken English Proven supervisory skills Computer literate and familiar with implementing and using a global HRISUnderstanding of the child rights and gender framework and experience in addressing child protection issues is desirableSkilled in conflict resolution and negotiation skillsAbility to analyse data for strategic decision making.

Plan International s Values in Practice

We are open and accountable

Promotes a culture of openness and transparency, including with sponsors and donors.

Holds self and others accountable to achieve the highest standards of integrity.

Consistent and fair in the treatment of people.

Open about mistakes and keen to learn from them.

Accountable for ensuring we are a safe organisation for all children, girls & young people

We strive for lasting impact

Articulates a clear purpose for staff and sets high expectations.

Creates a climate of continuous improvement, open to challenge and new ideas.